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Originally posted by trekkor
If you have just pin hole leaks, you may need to clean the pipe fittings a little longer and use more flux. That "tinning flux" is good.

Oh, and too hot on the torch will always mess you up.
It just takes a small flame of propane...MAPP is hype.
KT
+10 on too hot.
Seems like just when the joint just turns a nice blue is about right, but it's been a while. Also heat on the back side of the joint, and let the solder wick into it until you get just one drip.

I used to use just acetelyne and air...
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